NE holds Hispanic heritage celebration

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An Aztec ceremonial dance Photo by Brian Koenig/The Collegian
Members of the Folklorico Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company perform an Aztec ceremonial dance Sept. 29 to celebrate Mexican Independence Day and Hispanic Heritage Month. The dance performed in NE Campus’ Center Corner encompassed different aspects of Hispanic culture and history with dancers in native costumes. Photo by Brian Koenig/The Collegian

NE Campus holds Hispanic heritage celebration

Drummers working in unison illustrate a native custom of Argentina during the NE Campus program. Photo by Brian Koenig/The Collegian
Drummers working in unison illustrate a native custom of Argentina during the NE Campus program. Photo by Brian Koenig/The Collegian
A performer uses traditional Argentinian hunting weapons to make music. Photo by Brian Koenig/The Collegian
A performer uses traditional Argentinian hunting weapons to make music. Photo by Brian Koenig/The Collegian
Two dancers twirl each other around the Center Corner stage in a traditional Colombian festivity as part of the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration on NE Campus last week. Photo by Brian Koenig/The Collegian
Two dancers twirl each other around the Center Corner stage in a traditional Colombian festivity as part of the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration on NE Campus last week. Photo by Brian Koenig/The Collegian